Driving Ultimate Project Performance: Transforming from Project Manager to Project Leader

Driving Ultimate Project Performance: Transforming from Project Manager to Project Leader is a "Comprehensive Project Leadership Development Program in One Book". The innovative and easily comprehensible book has been extensively edited by a Coaching Professional certified by the International Coach Federation -- the leading global coaching organization and professional association for coaches. By completing the workbook at your own pace, you will: Strengthen your critical Project Leadership skills Learn how to expand your Leadership focus Learn how to Think Like a Leader Gain an understanding of the Power of Micro-Messaging Identify your Career Critical Mentor Relationships Develop your Mentor "Ask" and Follow-up Strategy Construct Your Transformation Health Insight Summary Understand the Action Planning Process and how to determine your Planning Guidelines Develop your Transformation Action Plan Finalize and Execute your Action Plan Track your Action Execution, Complete Your Transformation and Gain the Desired Results This new, ground-breaking, self-paced Leadership Development Program is uniquely integrated into a comprehensive and contemporary Workbook & Coaching Guide. The Program includes a Leadership Development Coaching option. The Program's objective is to assist the participant in achieving ultimate project performance and becoming recognized as an Outstanding Project Leader. Driving Ultimate Project Performance has been mindfully and specifically designed for successful Project Management Professionals or Functional Business Managers who desire the opportunity to significantly improve their Project Leadership skills and overall Leadership performance by participating in a proven, state-of-the-art and self-paced Leadership Development Program. After years of research and private career coaching, Earl and Jim spent the past few years collaborating, designing, writing and testing the 240-page Workbook and Coaching Guide. The innovative and easily comprehensible book has been extensively edited by a Coaching Professional certified by the International Coach Federation. The book includes over 30 exclusive, thought-provoking developmental exercises. It is designed to coach the Program Participant through a Four-Step Leadership Development Process. The process is designed to build a transformation foundation, significantly enhance leadership skills and professionally lead the Program Participant through the construction of a Ten-Point Transformation Action Plan. The systematic execution of the detailed, individualized Action Plan will ensure that the Program Participant successfully completes his or her transformation from "Project Manager" to "Project Leader". The Driving Ultimate Project Performance Leadership Coaching option includes up to three months of virtual discussions, real-time program progress feedback and specially developed, web-based presentations to enhance the developmental experience of the Program Participants. Anyone who purchases the book can register for the complete Program which includes the Leadership Development Coaching option at http: //leadershipchecklist.com/.

About the Author :
Earl is a management executive, author and Leadership Development Coach Since 2010, Earl Cobb has been the CEO and Managing Partner of Richer Life, LLC - a digital media, trade book publishing and professional services company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. He spent the previous 34 years of his career in Fortune 100, Mid-Market and Venture companies as a Systems Engineer, Program/Project Manager, Management Executive and Technology Executive. Earl has held senior management positions with Motorola, The Reynolds & Reynolds Company and Wells Fargo Bank. Earl is the former President, COO and CEO of the high-tech start-up, MedContrax. Earl is the author of seven other published books, including his bestselling books, " The Official Leadership Checklist and Diary for Project Management Professionals", "Focused Leadership: What You Can Do Today To Become A More Effective Leader" and "The Leadership Advantage: Do More. Lead More. Earn More." Jim Grigsby has over 20 years of healthcare financial management experience. He founded Jim Grigsby Consulting in 2006 to implement solutions that improve revenue cycle efficiency and results. Jim climbed the healthcare finance management ladder from Collector to Director, Patient Financial Services with responsibility for the entire Revenue Cycle: Central Scheduling, Verification, Access, Financial Counseling, Billing, and Collections. As a consultant, Jim helped establish a MSO, manage access and cash improvement projects and lead numerous process re-engineering and analysis projects. Jim is also the author of several self-improvement books, including his bestselling books "The Official Leadership Checklist and Diary for Project Management Professionals", "Don't Tick off the Gators! Managing Problems Before Problems Manage You" and "Are You Surrounded By Jerks? How to Deal with the Most Annoying People." Charlotte D. Grant-Cobb, PhD is a gifted author, life coach and professional mentor. Her published books include "Until I Change","TRANSITION," "Living a Richer Life: Getting the Most out of Life's Gifts and Circumstances", "Pillow Talk Consciousness: Intimate Reflections on America's 100 Most Interesting Thoughts and Suspicions", "Navigating the Life Enrichment Model(TM)" and God's Goodness & Our Mindfulness: Responding Versus Reacting to Life Changing Circumstances." Dr. Grant-Cobb's resume includes over 25 years of professional accomplishment. She had held senior leadership roles within FORTUNE 100 corporations as well as management positions in Federal and State government. Charlotte earned her Bachelor's degrees in Management and a MBA from Arizona State University. She also earned a professional PhD in Nutrition Counseling. Charlotte uses her gifts to inspire her clients to gain new awareness, create new habits, forge new pathways and embrace new experiences.

Review :
"The book is the consummate guide for PMP professionals to employ and deploy successful project leadership strategies. Most publications focus on the technical aspects of project management while giving little attention to the leadership aspects. This practical guide is a thought provoking resource for project leaders that will enhance project outcomes." Anthony V. Junior, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, Principal, Strategic Consulting Network, LLC "This book concept to discuss "Leadership" for PM roles is great. This topic is always relevant." Deanna Hawkins, PMP, CEO, 7LampsFX "Earl Cobb, well-known for helpful, concise business leadership books, has done it again. This time Earl has turned his attention to the world of Project Management, successfully showing PMP's good leadership principles." Doug Russell, PMP, Financial Counselor and Coach "This book is a high-value quick read, packed with useful information and tips. The advice provided will enhance leadership and project management skills of a seasoned professional or one with the responsibility of a first project." Dr. Kenneth Morton, Infinity Leadership Consulting, LLC "The book offers a thoughtful, systematic way to ensure that project managers actively lead teams to bring out the best in teams." Yvette DeBois, MD MPH "The Official Leadership Checklist and Diary is an excellent resource for leaders at all levels, including project leaders. The book's excellent, highly practical content is simple, straightforward, based on the real world and forever relevant. A great personal, professional and organizational investment" Dan Nielsen, Retired Healthcare CEO, Founder/CEO/Publisher of America's Healthcare Leaders